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SOL RETAIL
Sol Retail is a prominent UK-based eCommerce agency specializing in health and beauty products, operating as a top Amazon seller and partner to over 100 premium beauty brands across multiple global marketplaces.
Founded in 2010 by Barry and Katy Tong with an initial investment of just £10, the company began by selling items from family belongings on platforms like eBay. By 2014, it had achieved £1.4 million in turnover, reaching £10 million by its tenth year and approaching £50 million in annual revenue through organic growth without external funding or loans. Sol Retail is ranked among the Top 100 Amazon sellers in the UK and EU, selling an item every 20 seconds, and has expanded to markets including the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and various EU countries.
The company manages end-to-end operations for its brand partners, including inventory purchasing, logistics with warehouses in the UK and USA for next-day delivery, creative services, SEO, advertising, brand protection, promotions, and detailed data reporting. It generates over 11 billion monthly impressions and operates on platforms such as Amazon (worldwide), Walmart.com (US), TikTok Shop (UK), Superdrug Marketplace, Tesco Marketplace, eBay UK, Temu UK, Holland & Barrett Marketplace, and Debenhams Marketplace.
Sol Retail's team of more than 40 specialists, led by CEO Barry Tong and COO Sarah Sivyer, focuses exclusively on branded beauty products, helping ambitious brands triple their growth within two years. The company has received prestigious accolades, including the King’s Award for Enterprise, Great British Entrepreneur Awards, and FE/BE Growth 100 recognition for its innovation and rapid expansion.
While the registered entity Sol Retail Limited (company number 07883517, incorporated 15 December 2011) files as a dormant company at its Hull, East Yorkshire office, the operational activities are highlighted through its website and public profiles, emphasizing partnerships that drive sales in food, drinks, and especially beauty categories across online retail channels.
- Key strengths: Global marketplace expertise, in-country stock fulfillment, and performance-driven advertising.
- Partner testimonials highlight 40% month-over-month sales growth, improved listings, and streamlined multi-market operations.
Sol Retail prefers direct brand partnerships for market-ready products with strong social media presence, positioning itself as an ideal collaborator for beauty manufacturers seeking accelerated online visibility and sales in the UK and beyond.
Commercial status
This company is operating normally and looking for new clients
(Last updated on Mar 20th 2026)
Headquarters
Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Global workforce
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